Ilia Underwing vs Lateral Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ilia Underwing | Lateral Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala ilia | Mastododera lateralis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 70-95 mm wingspan | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America from southern Canada to the Gulf states | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ilia Underwing
A large moth with bark-patterned gray forewings that conceal bright reddish-orange and black hindwings. When startled, it flashes its colorful hindwings to confuse predators.
Did You Know?
It rests head-down on tree trunks during the day, where its cryptic forewings blend perfectly with oak bark.
Lateral Longhorn Beetle
A medium-sized longhorn beetle with dark elytra marked by pale lateral stripes along the sides. It has the characteristically long antennae of the cerambycid family.
Did You Know?
Like many longhorn beetles, the larvae can take several years to develop inside wood before emerging as adults.